QC Network Capacity & Demand Planning Consultant

Contract – Potential to last up to 6 Months, to start

PR: $75-85/hour

Launch into a high-visibility, high-impact consulting role where you will directly architect how QC demand and capacity are planned across an advanced manufacturing network. This is a premier opportunity for a data-driven builder to influence enterprise-level operational strategy and drive true predictability from day one.

• Build, maintain, and improve complex QC capacity models incorporating labor, assay throughput, equipment, and shift patterns.
• Consolidate multi-source demand inputs into a single, integrated planning view aligned with manufacturing priorities.
• Integrate QC capacity, constraints, and risks into current C&OP and Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Perform bottleneck analysis and conduct what-if scenario planning for operational disruptions or new demand.
• Support implementation of planning tools (Smart QC, Control Tower) through data readiness, testing, and reporting.
• Develop planning routines, governance materials, KPI definitions, and sustainable process documentation.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships across QC, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, MS&T, and QA.

• 5–8 years of capacity planning, demand planning, or scheduling experience specifically within a QC laboratory or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (Senior Manager caliber).
• Strong foundational understanding of QC operations and laboratory workflows (e.g., assay throughput, sample testing timelines, release processes).
• Proven ability to manage multi-source cross-functional inputs (Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Assurance) and translate them into executable operational plans.
• Exceptional analytical, Excel modeling, and Project Management skills.

• Prior experience directly working as a QC scientist or technician before transitioning into an operations/planning career path.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).